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Pig Iron equivalent and alternatives

Looking for a substitute for Formula P3 Pig Iron? These are the closest paints in each other brand on The Painters Desk. ✓ means a manufacturer or community conversion chart lists it as an equivalent; ≈ means it is the nearest swatch colour. ΔE is the colour difference between the two swatches: under about 6 is a close match, over about 15 is a loose one. Each brand shows its best match: chart-listed paints within ΔE 25, otherwise the nearest paint of the same type within ΔE 12. Swatches are estimates, so check the real paints before you commit.

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Metallic matches

Pig Iron is a metallic paint, so these are metallic and pearl paints only.

Non-metallic colours

The nearest non-metallic paint in each brand to Pig Iron's swatch, for non-metallic metal (NMM) or a matt alternative. A different finish, so not a straight swap.

Show all 63 matches, including loose ones

Every paint a conversion chart lists, however far its swatch is from Pig Iron's, plus the 2 or 3 nearest swatches in every brand.

Army Painter

• ≈ Evil ChromeWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 1, very close
• ≈ Broadsword SilverSpeedpaint 2.0 · ΔE 3, very close
• ≈ Gun MetalWarpaints Fanatic · ΔE 7, close

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ LeadbelcherColour: Base · ΔE 1, very close
• ≈ LeadbelcherColour: Air · ΔE 1, very close
• ≈ Iron Hands SteelColour: Base · ΔE 3, very close

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Dark Silver (030)Metallics · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Steel (AMP-010)Metallics · ΔE 15, loose
• ≈ Magnesium (S42)Metallics · ΔE 19, loose

Vallejo

• ≈ Obsidian Black (77.140 Base)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 12, fair
• ≈ Silver (70.997)Model Color · ΔE 12, fair
• ≈ Obsidian Black (77.180 Airbrush)True Metallic Metal · ΔE 13, fair

AK Interactive

• ≈ Dark Aluminium (AK11208)3rd Gen Metallic · ΔE 2, very close
• ≈ Dark Steel (AK17067)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 8, close
• ≈ Cold Steel (AK17070)AK Quick Gen · ΔE 11, fair

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Sir Coates SilverMetallics · ΔE 3, very close
• ≈ Dwarven IronMetallics · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Doom MetalMetallics · ΔE 6, close

Turbo Dork

• ≈ Six Shooter (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 6, close
• ≈ Sparkle Motion (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 14, fair
• ≈ Blue Steel (Black base)Metallic · ΔE 16, loose

Tamiya

• ≈ Metallic Gray (XF-56)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 2, very close
• ≈ Metallic Gray (TS-94)TS Spray · ΔE 2, very close
• ≈ Gun Metal (X-10)X Gloss Acrylic · ΔE 8, close

Scale75

• ≈ Heavy Metal (SC65)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 3, very close
• ≈ Thrash Metal (SC64)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 13, fair
• ≈ Speed Metal (SC66)Metal n' Alchemy · ΔE 15, loose

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Holographic Paint (1673)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 9, close
• ≈ Anthrax Metal (1862)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 10, fair
• ≈ Storm Surge Green (1554)Metallic & Colorshift · ΔE 28, loose

AMMO by Mig

• ≈ Gun Metal (ATOM-20167)ATOM · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Black Metal (IONIC-0173)IONIC Smart Colors · ΔE 17, loose
• ≈ Gun Metal (A.MIG-0622)Dio Drybrush · ΔE 20, loose

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ Burnt Iron (H-76)Aqueous Hobby Color · ΔE 7, close
• ≈ Burnt Iron (C-61)Mr. Color · ΔE 12, fair
• ≈ Burnt Iron (N-76)Acrysion · ΔE 12, fair

Reaper

• ≈ Honed Steel (09053)MSP Metallics · ΔE 7, close
• ≈ Blackened Steel (09205)MSP Metallics · ΔE 7, close
• ≈ Polished Silver (09054)MSP Metallics · ΔE 11, fair

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Iron Hue (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 28, loose
• ≈ Gold 79 (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 45, loose

Golden

• ≈ Iridescent Stainless Steel (Coarse) (4027)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 11, fair
• ≈ Iridescent Stainless Steel (Fine) (4028)Heavy Body Acrylics · ΔE 19, loose
• ≈ Iridescent Bronze (Fine) (8512)High Flow · ΔE 22, loose

Nocturna Models

• ≈ Iron Fist (NA55)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 5, very close
• ≈ Silver Blade (NA56)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 23, loose
• ≈ Heavy Armour (NA54)N-Paint Metal · ΔE 28, loose

Non-metallic colours

Army Painter

• ≈ Regiment GreyWarpaints Air · ΔE 6, close

Citadel / Warhammer

• ≈ Basilicanum GreyColour: Contrast · ΔE 1, very close

Pro Acryl

• ≈ Warm Grey (074)Standard / Signature / AMP · ΔE 5, very close

Vallejo

• ≈ Black Wash (73.201)Game Color Wash · ΔE 3, very close

AK Interactive

• ≈ RAF Dark Sea Grey BS381C/638 (AK11851)3rd Gen Air Series · ΔE 3, very close

Two Thin Coats

• ≈ Incubus PurpleTriads: shadows · ΔE 1, very close

Tamiya

• ≈ Khaki Drab (XF-51)XF Flat Acrylic · ΔE 4, very close

Scale75

• ≈ Anthracite Gray (SC04)Scalecolor · ΔE 5, very close

Green Stuff World

• ≈ Grey Mist (4247)Dipping Inks · ΔE 2, very close

AMMO by Mig

• ≈ Ash Black (A.MIG-0858)Shaders · ΔE 3, very close

Mr. Hobby

• ≈ JMSDF 2704 Gray N5 (C-607)Mr. Color · ΔE 2, very close

Reaper

• ≈ Coldstone Grey (09173)Master Series Paints · ΔE 1, very close

Kimera Kolors

• ≈ Silver Grey (Signature)Signature Series · ΔE 10, fair

Golden

• ≈ Transparent Shading Gray (8564)High Flow · ΔE 4, very close

Nocturna Models

• ≈ Mud Brown (NA41)N-Paint Basic · ΔE 10, fair

Bear Cavalry

• ≈ RavenskillBear Cavalry Paints · ΔE 8, close

Compare side by side

• Pig Iron vs Boiler BlackFormula P3 P3 Metallics · ΔE 10, fair
• Pig Iron vs LeadbelcherCitadel Colour: Base · ΔE 1, very close
• Pig Iron vs Obsidian BlackVallejo True Metallic Metal · ΔE 12, fair
• Pig Iron vs Evil ChromeArmy Painter Warpaints Fanatic · ΔE 1, very close

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